Charging up in the sun this morning. And I saw her take flight shortly after this. Both of them have launched! Probably more emerging later today too.

Got them to a place where they can get some sun and food is readily available. They're already hanging upside down in the sun now lol

Hello, first monarch!! You made it through! You're so lovely!

I need a new hobby for the winter. My garage workbench is awesome, and I have some larger space in the basement for working. I was thinking either leather creations or stained glass. Anyone know about either of these?

One guess folks

Chrysalis update. Theyre darkening. This one is probably the closest to finished 🤞

Common buckeye feeding on summer's last coneflowers

Watching The Bear, finally. This series has some real range, I'm impressed. Working on part 3 now.

Fall is definitely intensifying over here

I'm mentally exhausted by active shooter threats and trying to help my kids feel safe in this special kind of hell. I told them this isn't a thing in other countries. They were in disbelief.